Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)

1. 

   Franz

   • 3

   • Free

   All-in-one app for chatting

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Can add several accounts. Adapts interface if messaging platforms well. Simple interface. Easily accessible.

   CONS: Uses a lot of memory. Does not support some messaging platforms. Difficult to set-up accounts. Doesn’t support audio in some apps.
2. 

   Discord

   • 3.6

   • Free

   Free chat service for Mac

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Invite-only. Intuitive UI. Cross-platform. Highly customizable. Plenty of mediums to chat.

   CONS: Slightly cluttered.
3. 

   XChat Azure

   • 4

   • Free

   A free program for mac, by YunWon Jeong

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
4. 

   Pin for Pinterest

   • 2.1

   • Free

   A free program for mac, by Chatsworth and Whitton Limited

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
5. 

   Nimbuzz - Free Calls & Messaging

   • 4

   • Free

   A free program for mac, by Nimbuzz

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
6. 

   Pixfeed

   • 4.2

   • Free

   A free program for mac, by MOKA Code

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
7. 

   Free Phone Calls and SMS Texting with CFC io

   • 4.2

   • Free

   A free program for mac, by IXC Global Wholesale Inc.

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
8. 

   App for Vine - Menu Tab

   • 4.7

   • Free

   A free program for mac, by FRESH SQUEEZED APPS LLC

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
9. 

   Twitterrific for Twitter

   • 4.6

   • Paid

   A full version program for mac, by The Iconfactory

   License

   Paid Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
10. 

    Caprine

    • 4.9

    • Free

    Unofficial messaging app

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Focus on privacy. Different customizable themes.

    CONS: Not available from official online stores. Vibrant theme only for macOS.
11. 

    Goofy

    • 4.3

    • Free

    Free open-source Facebook messenger

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Free and open-source. Clever features.

    CONS: RAM intensive. Little advantage over Facebook's page.
12. 

    Message+

    • 2.5

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
13. 

    App for Instagram - Instant at your desktop

    • 4.7

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
14. 

    QQ

    • 4

    • Free

    Free social messaging app

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Free download. Translation feature.

    CONS: Low Western user base. Some technical concerns.
15. 

    LimeChat

    • 3

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
16. 

    mysms - SMS Texting & SMS Sync - Send MMS & files

    • 4.9

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
17. 

    Echofon Lite for Twitter

    • 4.1

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
18. 

    Whistle Phone

    • 4.9

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
19. 

    iMessenger

    • 4.5

    • Paid

    A full version program for mac

    License

    Paid Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
20. 

    Tweetbot for Twitter

    • 4.6

    • Paid

    A full version program for mac

    License

    Paid Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac